Tochigi City 5-0 Hachinohe in the J2 League, round 2 at City Football Station, Tochigi (5,129 capacity).

Tochigi City won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–L), scoring 9 and conceding 9.

Hachinohe won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–L–W), scoring 9 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 7 times: Tochigi City 4 wins, Hachinohe 2, 1 draw.